A-Z of Digital Research Methods
1st Edition
Published on 8. July 2019
Book
Paperback/Softback
414 pages
978-1-138-48680-5 (ISBN)
Description
This accessible, alphabetical guide provides concise insights into a variety of digital research methods, incorporating introductory knowledge with practical application and further research implications. A-Z of Digital Research Methods provides a pathway through the often-confusing digital research landscape, while also addressing theoretical, ethical and legal issues that may accompany each methodology.
Dawson outlines 60 chapters on a wide range of qualitative and quantitative digital research methods, including textual, numerical, geographical and audio-visual methods. This book includes reflection questions, useful resources and key texts to encourage readers to fully engage with the methods and build a competent understanding of the benefits, disadvantages and appropriate usages of each method.
A-Z of Digital Research Methods is the perfect introduction for any student or researcher interested in digital research methods for social and computer sciences.
Dawson outlines 60 chapters on a wide range of qualitative and quantitative digital research methods, including textual, numerical, geographical and audio-visual methods. This book includes reflection questions, useful resources and key texts to encourage readers to fully engage with the methods and build a competent understanding of the benefits, disadvantages and appropriate usages of each method.
A-Z of Digital Research Methods is the perfect introduction for any student or researcher interested in digital research methods for social and computer sciences.
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Language
English
Place of publication
London
United Kingdom
Publishing group
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Target group
College/higher education
Dimensions
Height: 246 mm
Width: 174 mm
Thickness: 23 mm
Weight
754 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-138-48680-5 (9781138486805)
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Catherine Dawson is a freelance researcher and writer specialising in the use and teaching of research methods. She has taught research methods courses at universities in the UK, completed a variety of research projects using qualitative, quantitative and mixed methods approaches, and written extensively on research methods and techniques.
Content
Contents
Introduction
Agent-based modelling and simulation
Audio analysis
Big data analytics
Business analytics
Cluster analysis
Coding and retrieval
Computer modelling and simulation
Computer-assisted interviewing
Computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software (CAQDAS)
Data analytics
Data collection and conversion
Data mining
Data visualisation
Digital ethnography
Digital storytelling
Digital visual methods
Educational data mining
Ethno-mining
Eye-tracking research
Game analytics
Geospatial analysis
HR analytics
Information retrieval
Learning analytics
Link analysis
Live audience response
Location awareness and location tracking
Log file analysis
Machine learning
Mobile diaries
Mobile ethnography
Mobile methods
Mobile phone interviews
Mobile phone surveys
Online analytical processing
Online collaboration tools
Online ethnography
Online experiments
Online focus groups
Online interviews
Online observation
Online panel research
Online questionnaires
Online research communities
Predictive modelling
Qualitative comparative analysis
Research gamification
Researching digital objects
Sensor-based methods
Smartphone app-based research
Smartphone questionnaires
Social media analytics
Social network analysis
Spatial analysis and modelling
Video analysis
Virtual world analysis
Wearables-based research
Web and mobile analytics
Webometrics
Zoning and zone mapping
Introduction
Agent-based modelling and simulation
Audio analysis
Big data analytics
Business analytics
Cluster analysis
Coding and retrieval
Computer modelling and simulation
Computer-assisted interviewing
Computer-assisted qualitative data analysis software (CAQDAS)
Data analytics
Data collection and conversion
Data mining
Data visualisation
Digital ethnography
Digital storytelling
Digital visual methods
Educational data mining
Ethno-mining
Eye-tracking research
Game analytics
Geospatial analysis
HR analytics
Information retrieval
Learning analytics
Link analysis
Live audience response
Location awareness and location tracking
Log file analysis
Machine learning
Mobile diaries
Mobile ethnography
Mobile methods
Mobile phone interviews
Mobile phone surveys
Online analytical processing
Online collaboration tools
Online ethnography
Online experiments
Online focus groups
Online interviews
Online observation
Online panel research
Online questionnaires
Online research communities
Predictive modelling
Qualitative comparative analysis
Research gamification
Researching digital objects
Sensor-based methods
Smartphone app-based research
Smartphone questionnaires
Social media analytics
Social network analysis
Spatial analysis and modelling
Video analysis
Virtual world analysis
Wearables-based research
Web and mobile analytics
Webometrics
Zoning and zone mapping